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Guy Aitchison's New Site

Casey — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:48:35 +0000

TattooFinder.com artist Guy Aitchison has just launched a brand new website. Tattoo Education is a great site that covers all the ins and outs of tattooing that you don't necessarily think about it; sanitation, industry regulations aftercare, etc. It's all that stuff we need to know about, and Guy presents it all in an interesting and relevant fashion.

Friday Jones in Savage Zine

Casey — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:33:48 +0000

TattooFinder.com's own Friday Jones has done it again, and this time found herself smack dab in the midst of her own 3 page article in Tattoo Savage magazine. She discusses the rise of couture tattoos (and couture tattoo studios) as well as how else the industry has really changed. Check it out today!

Edward Lee Visits the Office

Casey — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:57:07 +0000

Legendary TattooFinder.com flash artist, Edward Lee stops by the office for a visit! Photographed with two of Flash2xs.com LLC's three Owners, Lou Bardach (left) and Rachael Bardach (center).

New Tattoo Designs From Bob McClure

Casey — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:05:11 +0000

Bob McClure is at it again! Dragons, aliens, wings, ankhs, butterflies, crosses, armbands, and assorted Egyptian goodies; he covers all the bases. Take a look.

Old School Tattoo Expo

Casey — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:59:40 +0000

What do you get when you add one tattoo legend (Lyle Tuttle) and one of TattooFinder.com's finest artists (Guy Aitchison)? The St. Louis Old School Tattoo Expo! For those of you in and around the city, this is one event you don't want to miss.

The Tattoo Sourcebook Part II

Casey — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:06:15 +0000

For all of you out there who have been patiently waiting for the Tattoo Sourcebook to be printed again after its first, overwhelmingly successful release, wait no more! That's right, our very own book is back and due to the huge popularity surrounding it we recommend you grab your copy ASAP.

A Quote From Jeremy About Tattoos 101

Casey — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:07:09 +0000

"My girlfriend is actually thinking of getting her first tattoo, and after reading your information, I instructed her to your website to read and understand the full process of getting her first tattoo. Your Tattoos 101 is a superb way to learn and understand what it is like to get a tattoo, from the way to choose it to the actual care of it after the inking is done. Kudos." - Jeremy S. - Catlettsburg, Kentucky

New Tattoo Designs From Ray Reasoner

Casey — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:43:27 +0000

Just when you thought he must have run out of ideas, TattooFinder.com artist Ray Reasoner brings handfuls of new designs, bringing his total to well over 2,500! He always brings fresh material, and this time there are a number of new astrological pieces, as well as some trees, lotuses, tribal, and... fruit! Take a peek.

New Tattoo Designs From Archaic Fusion

Casey — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 17:47:59 +0000

TattooFinder.com veteran Archaic Fusion has some new designs just in time for the weekend. If your looking for a textually appealing design, look no further; Archaic's got you covered! From Dads to sweet nothings, it's all now live on the the site.

New TattooFinder.com Artist Lia Shell

Casey — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 18:01:51 +0000

On the off chance that you haven't read; we have a new artist on board. Miss Lia Shell is now producing fantastic designs for TattooFinder.com, and we're very pleased with her work. If you'd like to read more about her, don't hesitate to read her brief biography, or others on our Tattoos 101 site! It's a fantastic way to get to know behind the scenes facts about our artists.

New Tattoo Designs From Lia Shell

Casey — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 17:17:11 +0000

Ready for some new blood? TattooFinder.com's newest artist, Lia Shell hails all the way from Moscow. She's a fantastic young artist with a penchant for felines. If you're on the prowl for lions, tiger, leopards, cougars, and even domestic kitties she's bound to have just the design to make you purr.

New Tattoo Designs From Bob McClure

Casey — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 18:33:51 +0000

One of our first artists, Bob McClure, has provided us with over 60 new designs. We're proud to present a bunch of new aliens, armbands, some tribal, and a bunch of religious designs! New art always carries that chance of being exactly what you've been pining for but have as of yet unable to find!

New Tattoo Designs From Jayson Z

Casey — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:38:34 +0000

Lighten up, friends! We have clowns for you to make you smile, and clowns to make you scream. These newest designs are courtesy of Liquidskin.com artist and new TattooFinder.com artist Jayson Z! He also brings with him aliens, 420 stuff, and some anarchy. Check him out!

New Tattoo Designs From Jeff Faulkner

Casey — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 16:23:25 +0000

It's not exactly Saint Patrick's Day but we have some new Celtic designs that will make today feel like March 17th! Liquidskin.com artist and new TattooFinder.com artist Jeff Faulkner has brought with him all the Celtic knots and related designs you might ever desire. They're bound to turn your beer green, make you feel lucky, and even sprout freckles. (Results may vary.)

Website Email Issues Week of September 14th 2009

Administrator — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 17:03:01 +0000

This week we have had a number of issues regarding emails sent from the TattooFinder.com website. As a result there have been numerous customers who have not received password reset emails, purchase confirmations, as well as responses to requests sent to us via the TattooFinder.com contact form. As of now everything is fixed, but there will still likely be a significant delay processing the backlog of emails resulting from these issues. If you need immediate assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us directly at helpdesk@flash2xs.com.

New Tattoo Designs From Billy Beans

Casey — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 16:11:24 +0000

Liquidskin.com artist and TattooFinder.com artist Billy Beans has just blown in! With him, he's brought quite a lineup: crosses, frogs, reptiles, jesters, gangsters, and more. Take a peek; there's over 200 designs to see.

New Tattoo Designs From Adam Sargent

Casey — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 16:45:38 +0000

How about we cut the adjectives and do a straight-forward intro? Liquidskin.com artist and TattooFinder.com artist Adam Sargent is now on our site, and brings with him koi, insects, biomechanical, reptiles, and... states. Admit it, you've been hankering for a good Arizona design to go on your forearm, despite the fact that you're actually from New York, right? Well then, may your dreams now come true!

New Tattoo Designs From Linz

Casey — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 16:39:09 +0000

With the onslaught of scary designs lately perhaps you want something more basic. Nah, we're not talking butterflies and hearts, we're thinking animals. Who doesn't love pit bulls? (Don't answer that.) We've got a master of animal art; Liquidskin.com artist and TattooFinder.com artist Linz. Not only are there are pits and other dog breeds, but there are also tons of wolves, big cats, eagles. How 'bout a hearty roar (or howl) for Linz?

New Tattoo Designs From Al Hartshorn

Casey — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:31:44 +0000

Just in case you were thinking you needed some more scary stuff, we can totally deliver. Liquidskin.com artist and TattooFinder.com artist Al Hartshorn has some new designs up that will knock your socks off. Surely you already know (and love) Al's gargoyles and natives, but we've added on to the collection with vampires, creepy faces, demons, and even a Medusa. Bottom line: stop reading and check him out!

New Tattoo Designs From Hipolito

Casey — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 17:08:30 +0000

Most tattoos start with good ol' black ink. Some end there, some add a rainbow of colors. But there is one more option: the timeless addition of grey to good black linework. If that seems like your speed, take a look at Liquidskin.com artist and TattooFinder.com artist Hipolito. He covers the bases with an assortment of religious designs, as well as others. Take a gander, you may just find that special piece.

New Tattoo Designs From Cricket

Casey — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 16:21:53 +0000

Can you ever really have enough skulls or religious paraphernalia? We thought not, so we proudly present Liquidskin.com artist and TattooFinder.com artist Cricket. Cricket has such a variety of skulls, you're bound to find something you didn't even know you wanted. Not quite into that whole morbid scene? He's also got up some designs of Mary, crosses, praying hands, and other designs of the same ilk. Check it!

New Tattoo Designs From Chris Black

Casey — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 16:19:48 +0000

Have you been hankering for something horrifying? Liquidskin.com artist and TattooFinder.com artist Chris Black fits the bill. He's got skulls, demons, reapers, aliens, monsters, and things we can't even name because they're just downright scary. Check him out if that's your cup of tea; we'll just be right here. With our nightlight.

Fruity Tattoos

Casey — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 17:16:38 +0000

Ever ponder the age old question, "why didn't I think of that?" Heck, who doesn't love fruit, right? And don't you hate when you get, say, a delicious nectarine and go to peel that blasted sticker off and it takes some of the skin with it? No? Maybe's it's just us, but regardless, there's now a solution! Fruitoos, or fruit tattoos. A scientist is working on hammering out the kinks in the system that will help bring fruit to the future, and let us know just where it came from. Check it!

New Tattoo Designs From Celesse

Casey — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 17:37:53 +0000

It could be argued that there's a soft side to everyone, right? If you're man (or woman!) enough to admit it, you might want some ink that drives home the point. Liquidskin.com artist and TattooFinder.com artist Celesse nails cute. She'll literally give you cavities with the sweetness of her animals, including cats, turtles, pandas, foxes, unicorns, and more. View at your own risk, and don't forward us your dental bills.

Tattoos Leaving Their Mark

Casey — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:19:52 +0000

Nowadays it seems you think tattoos and you think of the big names behind them; Friday Jones, Kat Von D, and Ami James to name a few. These people are big because they seem to thrive in the media limelight. (It should also be noted that that there a myriad of awesome, less public artists, a number of whom we work with!) People are dying to be tattooed by the "stars" of tattooing, but what happens off camera? It may just surprise you to learn the ins-and-outs of tattoo reality tv.

New Tattoo Designs From Don Bell

Casey — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:14:34 +0000

Are you sitting down? You'll need to be to peruse all the new designs we have from Liquidskin.com artist and TattooFinder.com artist Don Bell. That's right, this guy has given us over 750 designs, including (but of course not limited to) flowers, skulls, butterflies, stars, name banners, turtles, and even peanuts. If you've been scouring the web for that perfect design, check him out. Odds are, he may just have what you're looking for.

Fan Expo Canada 2009

Casey — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 19:11:55 +0000

Those of you who live in Canada are being majorly envied by all of us at TattooFinder right now! One of our own awesome TattooFinder.com artists, Rob Sacchetto, has just launched The Zombie Handbook. He'll be signing them at Rue-Morgue Festival of Fear in Toronto, ON from August 28th-30th. If you live in the area we strongly recommend you stop by his booth, and tell him we sent you!

The First Lower Back Tattoo?

Casey — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 16:30:05 +0000

We'll bet you didn't know that the whole lower back tattoo craze has been around for thousands of years. In fact, it's been proven by scientists! Remember the iceman found in the alps in the early 90's? His mummy is decorated with the oldest tattoos known to man. No fancy inks or dyes for him, though. He used plain old fire pit soot. Read more through the link!

The Weekly Ink For Thought

Casey — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 16:41:31 +0000

Ink to paper is thoughtful,
Ink to flesh, hard-core.
If Shakespeare were a tattooist,
We'd appreciate body art more.
- Carrie Latet

A Quote From Roxanne About TattooFinder.com

Casey — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 17:05:24 +0000

"It took me almost a year to find the design I was 100% sure of and your site was the one I visited quite often and kept coming back to (still do!). I've also referred many people to your site. Thank you for helping me find my design!" -- Roxanne - Montreal, Quebec, Canada